ML19304C382
| ML19304C382 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Vogtle  |
| Issue date: | 10/31/2019 |
| From: | Yox M Southern Nuclear Operating Co |
| To: | Document Control Desk, Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation |
| Shared Package | |
| ML19304C381 | List: |
| References | |
| LAR-19-018, ND-19-1292 | |
| Download: ML19304C382 (4) | |
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A Michael J. Yox 7825 River Road
^ni itnArn NlirlPPir Regulatory Affairs Director Waynesboro, GA 30830 JUU LI iCi 1 1 I NUL.iL:;ai Vogtle 3 & 4 706-848-6459 tel October 31, 2019 Docket Nos.: 52-025 ND-19-1292 52-026 10 GFR 50.90 10 CFR 52.63 U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Document Control Desk Washington, DC 20555-0001 Southern Nuclear Operating Company Vogtle Electric Generating Plant Units 3 and 4 Request for License Amendment and Exemption:
PCS Wetted Perimeter Test Modification (LAR-19-018)
Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to 10 CFR 52.98(c) and in accordance with 10 CFR 50.90, Southern Nuclear Operating Company (SNC), the licensee for Vogtle Electric Generating Plant (VEGP) Units 3 and 4, requests an amendment to Combined License Numbers NPF-91 and NPF-92, for VEGP Units 3 and 4, respectively. The requested amendment proposes changes to the VEGP Unit 3 and Unit 4 COL Appendix C, with corresponding changes to the associated plant specific Tier 1 information and involves associated Tier 2 information in the Updated Final Safety Analysis Report (UFSAR)
(which includes the plant specific DCD Tier 2 information. Pursuant to the provisions of 10 CFR 52.63(b)(1), an exemption from elements of the design as certified in the 10 CFR Part 52, Appendix D, design certification rule is also requested for the plant-specific Tier 1 material departures.
This License Amendment Request (LAR) proposes to modify Inspections, Tests, Analyses, and Acceptance Criteria (ITAAC) regarding the performance of the Passive Containment Cooling System (PCS) Wetted Perimeter Test. Specifically, SNC has determined that performing the test at the current spring line location causes difficulties with the installation of the PCS air baffles. To correct this condition, SNC proposes to revise COL Appendix 0 (and plant-specific Tier 1 information) and involved Tier 2 information to perform the test above the baffle spring line. provides the description, technical evaluation, regulatory evaluation (including the Significant Hazards Consideration Determination), and environmental considerations for the proposed change. provides the background and supporting basis for the requested exemption. provides the proposed changes to the VEGP Unit 3 and Unit 4 licensing basis documents.
The Enclosures to this letter have been reviewed and confirmed to not contain security-related information. This letter contains no regulatory commitments.
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission ND-19-1292 Page 2 of 4 SMC requests staff approval of this license amendment by March 31,2020 to support preparation of the test procedure and closure of VEGP Units 3 and 4 ITAAC. Approval by this date will allow sufficient time to implement the licensing basis changes prior to the associated ITAAC activity.
SNC expects to implement this proposed amendment (through incorporation into the licensing basis documents) within 30 days of approval of the requested changes.
In accordance with 10 CFR 50.91, SNC is notifying the State of Georgia of this LAR by transmitting a copy of this letter and enclosures to the designated State Official.
Should you have any questions, please contact Mr. Nick Kellenberger at (706) 437-2333.
I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. Executed on the 31' day of October 2019.
Respectfully submitted, SOUTHERN NUCLEAR OPERATING COMPANY Michael J. Vox Regulatory Affairs Director Vogtle 3 & 4 MJY/SMU/sfr
Enclosures:
- 1) Vogtle Electric Generating Plant (VEGP) Units 3 and 4
- Request for License Amendment: PCS Wetted Perimeter Test Modification (LAR 018)
- 2)
Vogtle Electric Generating Plant (VEGP) Units 3 and 4
- Exemption Request: PCS Wetted Perimeter Test Modification (LAR-19-018)
- 3)
Vogtle Electric Generating Plant (VEGP) Units 3 and 4
- Proposed Changes to the Licensing Basis Documents (LAR-19-018)
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission ND-19-1292 Page 3 of 4 go:
Southern Nuclear Operating Company / Georgia Power Comoanv Mr. S. E. Kuczynski (w/o enclosures)
Mr. P. P. Sena III (w/o enclosures)
Mr. M. D. Meier (w/o enclosures)
Mr. D. H. Jones (w/o enclosures)
Mr. G. Chick Mr. M. Page Mr. D. L. McKinney (w/o enclosures)
Mr. T. W.
Yelverton (w/o enclosures)
Mr. B. H. Whitley Ms. C. A. Gayheart Mr. C. R. Pierce Ms. M. Ronnlund M
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M D. L. Fulton M. J. Vox C. T. Defnall J. Tupik Ms. S. Agee M. Humphrey Ms. A. C. Chamberlain S. Leighty N. Kellenberger E. Riffle Ms. K. Roberts Mr. J. Haswell Mr. D. T. BIythe Document Services RTYPE: VND.LI.LOO File AR.01.02.06 Nuclear Reaulatorv Commission Mr. W. Jones (w/o enclosures)
Mr. M. King (w/o enclosures)
Mr. C. Patel Mr. B. Kemker Mr. G. Khourl Ms. S. Temple Mr. F. Brown Mr. C. J. Even Mr. A. Lerch Mr. S. Walker Mr. N.D. Karlovlch Ms. N. C. Coovert Mr. C. Welch Mr. J. Gaslevic Mr. V. Hall Ms. K. P. Carrlngton Mr. M. Webb Mr. P.J. Heher
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission ND-19-1292 Page 4 of 4 State of Georgia Mr. R. Dunn Ogiethorpe Power Corporation Mr. M. W.
Price Ms. A. Whaiey Municipal Electric Authority of Georgia Mr. J. E. Fuller Mr. S. M. Jackson Dalton Utilities Mr. T. Bundros Westinghouse Electric Company. LLC Mr. L. Oriani (w/o enclosures)
Mr. T. Rubenstein (w/o enclosures)
Mr. M. Corletti Mr. M. L. Clyde Mr. D. Hawkins Mr. J. Coward Other Mr. S. W. Kline, Bechtel Power Corporation Ms. L. A. Matis, Tetra Tech NUS, Inc.
Dr. W. R. Jacobs, Jr., Ph.D., CDS Associates, Inc.
Mr. S. Roetger, Georgia Public Service Commission Ms. S. W. Kernizan, Georgia Public Service Commission Mr. K. C. Greene, Troutman Sanders Mr. S. Blanton, Balch Bingham NDDocumentinBox@duke-energy.com, Duke Energy Mr. S. Franzone, Florida Power & Light